The organization's secretary-general stressed that the transfer of military equipment poses "no threat whatsoever" to Afghans and Afghanistan.
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Military assistance is being provided to ensure security on the border with Afghanistan. In turn, the Taliban government has stated that it poses no threat to neighboring countries.
Russia states that it is taking steps to provide Tajikistan with weapons, military equipment and technology for border protection within the framework of an existing regional security programme, in a context of constant concern over militant activity and cross-border trafficking from Afghanistan.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will begin supplying military equipment to Tajikistan to strengthen the border with Afghanistan before the end of this year.